AWS principals discovery

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2026-03-10
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
Index by
Alert name

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

5 Days

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • AWS Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Discovery (TA0007)

ATT&CK Technique

Account Discovery: Cloud Account (T1087.004)

Severity

Informational

Description

A cloud identity has enumerated principals.

Attacker's Goals

Obtaining a list of principals that could be targeted for lateral movement.

Investigative actions

  • Investigate any unusual activity originating from the suspected identity.